S&P futures are pointing to a softer open, down (0.2%), as investors brace for a heavy slate of corporate earnings. European equities are firmer in early trades, extending recent rallies. Meanwhile, Asian equities were mixed, with Japan and Australia logging small gains, while the Hang Seng edged higher after paring early losses. The Shanghai Composite and South Korea's Kospi both finished lower.

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